Byways And Bird Notes

by Maurice Thompson

Byways and Bird Notes is a book written by Maurice Thompson and published in 1885. The book is a collection of essays and observations on nature, particularly birds, that the author encountered during his travels through the American countryside. It is divided into two the first contains essays on various topics such as the beauty of the natural world, the habits of birds, and the joys of hunting and fishing. The second part is a collection of notes on different bird species, including their physical characteristics, behavior, and habitats. Throughout the book, Thompson's writing is characterized by his love and appreciation for nature, and his keen eye for detail. He describes the sights and sounds of the natural world with vivid language, and his observations are both informative and poetic. The book also contains illustrations by several artists, including Louis Agassiz Fuertes, a renowned bird artist of the time. Byways and Bird Notes is a classic work of American nature writing, and remains popular among birdwatchers, naturalists, and outdoor enthusiasts today. It offers a glimpse into a bygone era, when the American countryside was still largely untouched by human development, and serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving our natural heritage.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

184 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2007

Reviews

[Ivanna Berrios · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book has no reviews of course which makes sense since its some random 19th century book about birds that i picked up at a wildlife refuge lol. A la Annie Dillard i enjoyed it bc of its attention to life, chronicling details of botany, plumage, genus, song type. It quickly got tedious bc the author repeats platitudes about the beauty of nature quite a bit.